Personality

HEXACO 60

Sixty items across the six HEXACO dimensions, the length most often used in published research with this model.

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At a glance

Questions
60
Typical time
Under 10 min
Time limit
20 min
Age
18+
Cost
Free
Compared with
Adults generally

5-point scale ranging from Strongly “Disagree” to “Strongly Agree”

What it reports

6 scales

  • Honesty-Humility self-serving / sincere
  • Emotionality unsentimental / sensitive
  • Extraversion reserved / outgoing
  • Agreeableness challenging / accommodating
  • Conscientiousness spontaneous / organised
  • Openness conventional / inventive

You get a score on each, read against adults generally. Neither end of a scale is the better end.

Explore Six Key Dimensions of Your Personality!

The HEXACO model has emerged as a groundbreaking framework in personality psychology, extending beyond the traditional Big Five dimensions. Here’s why it stands out:

  • Six Key Dimensions: Unlike the Big Five, HEXACO adds Honesty-Humility to Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Emotionality (replacing Neuroticism), offering a more comprehensive understanding of human personality.
  • Honesty-Humility Factor: This unique dimension captures traits related to fairness, sincerity, and modesty, distinguishing HEXACO in its ability to predict behavior in ethical scenarios and interpersonal relationships.
  • Global Acceptance: Researchers worldwide have adopted the HEXACO model for its robust cross-cultural applicability, showcasing its effectiveness in diverse populations.
  • Predictive Power: The model excels in forecasting various life outcomes, including workplace performance, academic success, and social dynamics, thanks to its nuanced trait spectrum.
  • Engaging Insights: For individuals, the HEXACO test provides fascinating insights into personality traits that influence daily interactions, career paths, and personal growth strategies.

Its popularity in personality research stems from its nuanced approach to character assessment, offering deeper insights into how we think, behave, and interact with the world around us. The HEXACO model not only enriches academic understanding but also provides practical tools for self-awareness and development.

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What the test measures

The “HEXACO 60” questionnaire is a refined tool crafted to measure the breadth and depth of personality through the six foundational HEXACO dimensions. This extended assessment provides a more nuanced exploration of:

  • Honesty-Humility: Reflecting sincerity, fairness, and modesty.
  • Emotionality: Indicating emotional responsiveness, fearfulness, and attachment.
  • eXtraversion: Assessing social assertiveness, energy, and the joy of being around others.
  • Agreeableness: Evaluating patience, gentleness, and flexibility in conflict.
  • Conscientiousness: Measuring diligence, organization, and reliability.
  • Openness to Experience: Gauging curiosity, creativity, and willingness to engage in new experiences.

Through 60 carefully selected items, this questionnaire delves into each dimension, offering individuals a comprehensive understanding of their unique personality traits and how these traits manifest in various aspects of life.

Why is it useful?

The “HEXACO 60” on our platform is an invaluable tool for anyone seeking to:

  • Gain Comprehensive Insights: Dive deeper into the six key personality dimensions for a fuller understanding of oneself.
  • Identify Personal Strengths: Recognize your inherent strengths and how they can be leveraged in both personal and professional contexts.
  • Understand Behavior Patterns: Uncover the underlying factors of your behaviors and how they influence your interactions with others.
  • Facilitate Growth and Development: Use detailed feedback to pinpoint areas for improvement, setting the stage for meaningful personal development.

Completing this questionnaire offers a nuanced perspective on your personality, making it an essential step towards self-discovery and optimized interpersonal relationships.

What is the procedure?

  1. Age of respondents: 18 and older.
  2. Completion time: Most people complete the test in less than 10 minutes.
  3. Is the test timed: Yes, to 20 minutes
  4. Test length: Hexaco 60 consists of 60 short questions
  5. Test format: Self-reports
  6. Question format: Multiple-choice questions
  7. Response scale: 5-point scale ranging from Strongly “Disagree” to “Strongly Agree”
  8. Confidential: Yes, full confidentiality guaranteed
  9. Norms: Available (for the general adult population)
  10. Access to test: Free
  11. How it works

    Three steps, then a result

    1. You answer

      60 questions, under 10 min. There is no penalty for stopping early, but until autosave is switched on, leaving the page loses your answers.

    2. It is scored

      Scoring happens the moment you finish. Nothing is queued, emailed later or charged for.

    3. You read it against adults

      Your score is placed against adults generally, which is the one comparison group held for this test.

    What you get

    Your results, and their limits

    As soon as you finish

    You see your score on each scale the test measures, together with a short note on what that scale refers to and how to read the number. There is no charge.

    Scores are read against adults generally. That is the one comparison group held for this test, so a score places you among adults as a whole rather than among people of your age, occupation or country.

    What it will not tell you

    It is not a diagnosis and not a clinical assessment. It will not tell you whether you are suited to a particular job or course, and a score is not a verdict on you.

    Results depend on how carefully and honestly you answer. If a result concerns you, or you are struggling, speak to a doctor or a licensed psychologist. Terms of use.

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